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Medical Writer - Publications

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Real Chemistry

Real Chemistry

Edinburgh - UK; London - UK; Manchester - UK
Hybrid
Posted March 26, 2026

Job Description

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.

Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.

Real Chemistry is looking for a Medical Writer - Publications to join our growing team! 

We believe that our work should be worthwhile and make a difference to the world. We set up our Medical Education Communications team to bring new energy to our sector. We are fearless in our pursuit of:

  • Using science to help HCPs improve and prolong the lives of patients 

  • Putting ourselves in our clients’ shoes 

  • Being open to challenges and trying new things 

  • Achieving excellence, and persevering…even when it’s tough and we are afraid 

  • Doing our personal best – together as a team and as individuals – always! 

 

What you’ll do:

  • Use a range of resources to understand the underlying science and product strategy related to assigned projects 

  • Perform research to support assigned project work (KEE mapping, collating data from resources) and review literature and competitive information to continually expand understanding of brand/marketplace and emerging competitors 

  • Have an appreciation of commercial context and be able, with guidance, to assimilate commercial information for assigned therapeutic areas 

  • Demonstrate awareness of brand strategic objectives in written work 

  • Understand and adhere to the ABPI code of conduct under guidance of the senior team and following training 

  • Structure and develop various forms of scientific communications  (e.g. manuscripts, posters, abstracts, slide decks, MSL material, , advisory board and symposia content and reports) annotate documents, perform data checks, and prepare reference packs 

  • Use existing, or quickly develop, relevant therapy area knowledge to ensure communication objectives are met on assigned projects (under supervision of senior editorial team) 

  • Adapt writing style to suit difference audiences (e.g. primary and secondary care physicians, nurses or patients) under the supervision of the senior team and direct manager 

  • Create, maintain and take ownership of assigned projects  

  • Adhere to quality control processes, including: 

    • Accurate referencing 

    • Data checking 

    • Proofreading 

  •  Communicate relevant therapy area knowledge to the wider team to keep them up to date as needed 

  • Develop skills to confidently liaise with clients with appropriate support from more senior team members and respond promptly to client requests  

  •  Actively participate in the briefing process for assigned work - interrogate the brief, and confirm understanding 

  • Ensure clarity on timelines, deadlines, and the availability of key people (reviewers) &

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